October 2010- Reason For Thought
After a brilliant September, Exeter needed to push on in October and show League 1 their ability. Exeter had no reason to be fearful after defeating Colchester & Peterborough, and would surely be looking foward to October.
V Tranmere- Prenton Park- nPower League 1- Win- 1-0 (Sunu) :
Tranmere hadn't won in the league all season, but Exeter were taking nothing for granted. Joe Kinnear even teased Tranmere were "Due a win." Exeter put in another solid performance at the back, and took the win with a scrappy Giles Sunu goal after 32 minutes.
Man of the Match: Scott Golbourne
Attendance: 3943
V Southampton- St Marys- nPower League 1- Loss- 3-0 :
Exeter knew to get anything from this match, it would be difficult- And Exeter didn't help themselves with a poor performance against Southampton. The Grecians backline were leaky, and the frontline didn't scare the Saints defence. An early goal from Guly do Prado set Southampton on their way, Barnard capatilised on poor goalkeeping from Artur Krysiak to make it 2-0 after 38 minutes. Southampton finished the match on 55 minutes after a well worked goal from Morgan Schneiderlin.
Man of the Match: Scot Bennett
Attendance: 22282
V Yeovil- St James Park- nPower League 1- Loss- 5-1 (Stewart) :
Rubbish summed up this match as Exeter were trashed by relegation contenders Yeovil at home. First half goals from Gibson, MacDonald and Williams put Yeovil 3-0 up at the break, Joe Kinnear would be sure to have hammered his players at Half Time. Williams popped up again on the 60th minute to ensure the victory, but Marcus Stewart hammered in 4 minutes later from outside the box. The goal was to count for nothing though, Andy welsh was played through on the 85th minute he slotted home. A Shocking Exeter performance, Joe Kinnear locked his players in the dressing room for 45 minutes after the match- Kinnear and the fans won't be letting this go easily.
Man of the Match: Marcus Stewart
Attendance: 6947
V Bristol Rovers- Memorial Stadium- nPower League1- Win- 4-1 (Nardiello, Stewart, Harley & Logan) :
Exeter put in double hard work on the training ground after being trashed by Yeovil, and put in double the performance against Bristol Rovers to ensure victory. Exeter took the lead after 9 minutes, Giles Sunu crossed for Daniel Nardellio to head home into an empty net. Marcus Stewart scored in Exeter's last name, and he doubled Exeter's tally after 28 minutes. Cozic working hard on the edge of the area, for Stewart to once more smash home a wonderful goal. Exeter were playing with confidence- Shown by their free flowing and attacking football. Ryan Harley hit home an amazing 40 yard free-kick- His first of the season. John Akinde made the most of a poor Scot Golbourne back-pass to get one back for Bristol Rovers but Richard Logan scored his first of the season, after heading in from a Shephard free-kick. Exeter's best performance of the season, the playoff chase was back on.
Man of the Match: Ryan Harley
Attendance: 6571
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXuY2JKgMGk"]YouTube - Bristol Rovers vs Exeter - Harley Goal 57th minute[/ame]
This truely was an un-even month for the Grecians. 2 wins and 2 losses, and it ment the Grecians were still banging on the door of the playoffs- Just 2 points off 6th place. Exeter's defeat against Yeovil won't be pushed out of fans memorys too quickly, but the smashing victory against Bristol Rovers has done enough to cover it. Performances haven't been the best from some induvials, but Exeter will hope Ryan Harley's goal will kick-start his season.
The Tactics Corner- Well Joe Kinnear does like changing his tactics, doesn't he? Kinnear changed to a basic 4-4-2 ahead of Exeter's visit to Southampton- It didn't work. The dodgey back-line, along with a shakey goalkeeper were purely outclassed. As they were again against Yeovil. Exeter look like they are missing star performer Holmar Eyjolfsson.
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Grecians In Brief
A Monthly Round-Up of Events
- Exeter have been drawn against Blue Square South side Farnborough in the FA Cup 1st Round. The tie will take place on November 6th, at St James Park.
- Oscar Moens has took the number 1 goalkeeping spot from Artur Krysiak. Joe Kinnear confirmed the change was because of Krysiak's recent poor form.
- Troy Archibald-Henville and David Noble are both still on the Exeter injury-list. Both will be looking to return in the new year.
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Looking Ahead- November 2010.
The playoff push continues for Exeter, as they are still going strong 3 months into the season. Its expected November will provided easier opposition for the Grecians, a good chance of sneaking into the top 6 ahead of Christmas. Exeter start their month against 17th placed Rochdale, at home. A Match they will be expecting to win. Then its against Farnborough in the FA Cup 1st Round, another home win expected- And probably with ease. Its then strugglers Brentford away, and Exeter will be fancying their chances.Notts County then travel to St James Park. Exeter finish the month against 18th placed Brighton, once again a winnable match. If Exeter defeat Farnborough, they will end the month with a 2nd round tie. Home form will be the key.
Predictions From BBC Football-
Exeter 2 - 0 Rochdale
Exeter 4 - 0 Farnborough
Brentford 1 - 1 Exeter
Exeter 1 - 1 Notts County
Exeter 2 - 1 Brighton
The Playoff Push Continues!
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